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Juanita Du Preez - We don’t know who to trust: Mkhwanazi, Mchunu, Mogotsi…

As the crisis in the South African Police Ministry and the Police Service is deepening, Juanita Du Preez of Action Society tells BizNews “We don't know who to trust.” She gives her take on all the latest drama: Brian Mogotsi, the alleged associate of the Police Minister and well-known campaigner…
21 Jul 8AM 15 min

BN Briefing: Sisulu Foundation urges Ramaphosa to resign; South Africa fights US tariffs

In today’s BizNews Briefing, the Walter and Albertina Sisulu Foundation urges President Cyril Ramaphosa to step down over alleged inaction on corruption. Ramaphosa defends his record during the presidency budget vote, including his handling of Minister Senzo Mchunu. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirms negotiations are underway to reverse looming 30%…
21 Jul 4AM 21 min

The Sunday Show - Sarah Burger: The political victimisation of SA’s truth tellers…

Fall-out from the bombshell dropped by General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the dangers of whistleblowing in South Africa are back in the spotlight. On the latest Sunday Show, journalist Chris Steyn speaks to Forensic Attorney Sarah Burger about the killings, character assassinations and income destruction of whistleblowers who expose politicians and the…
20 Jul 7AM 24 min

South Africa-Iran ties spark concerns of strategic alignment against Israel, U.S. – Benji Shulman (MEARI)

A new report from the Middle East Africa Research Institute (MEARI) warns that South Africa’s deepening relationship with Iran carries significant consequences—undermining democratic values and threatening strategic interests, particularly with the United States.In an interview with BizNews, MEARI’s Benji Shulman expands on the report’s findings, raising the alarm over what…
17 Jul 9AM 14 min

Wayne Sussman: By the ballot box or the bullet…

There have been “very, very few signs of a military coup or a revolution in South Africa” , says Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman in his latest interview on BizNews. He was reacting to a coup being one of the key threats listed in the National Security Strategy report for 2024…
17 Jul 7AM 15 min

Moira Campbell: Victimised Mkhwanazi should be protected

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi should be protected. So says Moira Campbell, the joint interim leader at Corruption Watch. “…we are concerned about the victimisation of Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi….it took a lot for him to come forward…We must get to the bottom of this - and he should be…
16 Jul 8AM 15 min

BN Briefing: Jonas denied, Cyril's Commission, Gayton says grab the popcorn, catastrophe bonds, ASML

In today's BizNews Briefing, with US tariffs looming, DA’s Emma Powell warns SA faces a diplomatic crisis as Ramaphosa’s envoy falters. Corruption Watch’s Moira Campbell discusses whistleblower protections for General Mkhwanazi post-explosive revelations. Minister Gayton McKenzie gears up for a bombshell testimony. Investors flock to catastrophe bonds as climate risks…
16 Jul 4AM 18 min

BN Briefing: Cyril suspends Mchunu; DA says action needed against all corrupt ministers

In today’s BizNews Briefing, Cyril Ramaphosa places Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave amid organised crime allegations. Ian Cameron says Ramaphosa missed a chance to tackle SA’s crime crisis, while John Steenhuisen questions why other corrupt ministers remain untouched. Also in this episode: praise for top cop Mkwanazi, Kganyago on…
14 Jul 7AM 15 min

Ian Cameron: Police Capture and State involvement - Cyril fails to draw the line

President Cyril Ramaphosa has missed a “golden opportunity to draw the line in the sand” with regards to organised crime. So says Democratic Alliance (DA) Spokesperson on Police, Ian Cameron, in his reaction to the President’s appointment of a Commmissioner of Inquiry to investigate allegations of links between the underworld…
14 Jul 7AM 21 min

Willem Els: The Commander who trained Genl. Mkhwanazi to handle bombs…

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is “not scared of all types of bombs”. So says former police commander Willem Els, who is now with the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) as Senior Training Coordinator in the ENACT organised crime programme. Els tells BizNews that the “bomb” dropped by the…
13 Jul 11AM 22 min
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